Case for shipping cans of ice-cream.



, s. M. BARNARD. v CASE FOR SHIPPING CANS 0F ICE CREAM.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 1, I911.

Patented July 20, 1915.

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' CASE FOR SHIPPING CANS 0F ICE-CREAM...

Specification of Letters Patent.

' Application filed July 1, 1911. 'Seria1No.'6 3G,457.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that l, Snnvnr M. BARNARD, a citizen of the United States, of Forestville', in the county of have invented a new and ImprovedCasefor Shipping Gans of Ice-Cream, of specification.

My invention relates to the class of devices above named, and ail-object of the invention among others is to providea device ofthis class in which the cans may be kept at substantially' an even temperature wherebythe cream is maintained in a solid condition and which protects the cans from injury. 3

. A further obj ect' of the invention is to provide a device of this class with which the cans may be readily handled and from which they may be taken with little trouble.

One form of case embodyingmy invention and in the construction and use of which the objects hereinabove set out may be attained is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which 1 Figure 1. is a view in side elevation of a case embodying my invention with the fastenings partially undone. Fig. 2 is a top view of the same. Fig. Sis a view in vertical central section.

In the shipment of ice cream to supply the demand created at the present time, it becomes of importance to provide means whereby the cans may be readily handled and protected from injury, that shall occupy a minimum amount of space during such shipment, and it is of iltmost importance that the temperature of the can shall be kept so that the cream will he maintained in a solid condition for a maximum length of time. Heretofore, it has been a common practice to pack the cans with ice and salt in this involving much work in packing the cans, and the package occupying a great amount of space, and in the return shipment of the cans two packages must be returned The case including a jacket 6 illustrated in these objections which case is made of flexible material having qualities that cause a slow conductivity of heat. in the preferred-form of construction this jacket includes two layers tubs,

. of canvas or like-material, an outer layer 7 and an inner layer 8. A filling 9 is located between the outer and inner layers this filling preferably consisting of cow hair felt which T have found after repeated experiand a resident Hartford.

which the following i'ja" ments to possess satisfactory qualities as a heat insulator. These three layers, the outer and inner layers and the filling of cow hair felt are; stltchedtogether or quilted as by rows-of stitches 10 extending both length wise and crosswise of the'jacket.

Abottom 11 of a comparatively stifi mate rial closes one end of the jacket, the edge of which is secured tothe edge "of this bottom in any suitable manner. In the form'of construction herein shown this bottom is formed'of wood, although" aless stiff material may be employed if desired..' Nails 12 are shown as a means of securing the jacket,

to,the bottom. The loweredge of the jacket is thus attached for the greater .portion of the distance around the bottom, a portion 13, however, being left unattached to the edge, so that the jacket may be turned backward atthis point. A cap 1d of a construction similar to the bottom is secured at the opposite end of'the jacket and-thisis secured except for a portion 15 Which'is left unattached so that the jacket may be folded back to permit removal of the can through the side of the case. Y Supporting straps 16 extend around the jacket at suitable'i tervals being secured thereto at difierent points. These straps are provided with any suitable fastening means as buckles 17, which fastenings terminate at such distance from one side edge of the jacket as-to'providean overlapped portion 18. The opposite edge of thejacket, bearing the buckles overlies the overlapped portion and the straps are then fastened to hold the flap secure, Across piece 21 is secured to the cap 14:, extending preferably there- .across to strengthen it anda handle 19 may I Patentedluly so, 31915..

be securedto the cap as a means for carrying the case. ln-th'e construction herein shown the handle is secured to this cross piece.

The case is made'of'a size to closely fit the can to be contained therein so that it is but little larger in size than said can. The jacket not only preserves the can from the effects of radiation of heat but also forms a cushion to prevent indentation of the cans by contact with each other or with other objects, and in reshipment the cans are placed within the jackets and are thus protected. The I straps 20 need not extend entirely around the top and bottom but may be secured at a suitable distance from each meet device embodying my invention, this construction maybe departed from to a greater or lesser extent and yet be Within the spirit and intent ofthe invention, which I, there-;

fore, do not limit to a structure. made in exact accordance with that herein sh'oWn- 7 a I eluding a jacket of flexible materiah'heads and described.v

I'claim. v j 1. A packing case for ice-creamcans including a jacket of flexible 1 material to closely fit the can, a bottom of rigid mate rial of a size substantially equal to the cross sectional area ofoa can, means for securing one end of the jacket to the bottom for sub,

stantially the entire distancetherearound, a

top of rigid material, means for securing the opposite end of the jacket to the top leaving an unsecured flap suflicient to permitremovalof the can through the opening, and means for closing the'opening,

2, A packing case for ice-cream cans inand bottombfi rigid material of a size substantially equal to the cross sectional area of a can, means forzsecuringthe ends of the jacket to the topgand' bottom, one end being left unattached for a distance sufficient to permit removal of a can through the opening, and means for securing the edges of the jacket; 3

3. A packing case for ice-cream cans inof .rigidfmaterial and of a "size substantially equal to thecross sectional area of a can secured to each end of the jacket, one end of the jacket being left unsecured for a sufiicient distance to permit removal of the can through the opening, a cross piece of stillening material extendlng across'one of the heads, and a handle secured to said cross piece; I

SIDNEY BARNARD. Witnesses: i

' ARTHUR B; JENKINS,

Evi L. STOUGHTON. 

